On its way back from Rübeland to Blankenburg, 95 1027 is running this excursion train on the Rübelandbahn, shortly before the summit at Hüttenrode. The Rübelandbahn was used as a cog railway a... (more)

On this crisp and clear winter`s day, the enthusiasts from Blankenburg ran their 1923-built 95 1027 again on the Rübelandbahn. The 95-class engine can be seen here at full throttle to reach the s... (more)

About once a month on weekends the enthusiasts of Arbeitsgemeinschaft Rübelandbahn are running a special special passenger schedule with their class 95, built in 1923. Here one of those trains i... (more)

The sun is dominating the sky on this clear and crisp winter day in the Harz mountains. After a short water stop, 99 7237 is leaving Drei Annen Hohne station for the third train to the Brocken on ... (more)

A clear and cold day in the Harz mountains. 99 7232 is heading the second train of this day to the Brocken plateau. Seen here west of Schierke station, the last stop before the final ride to the t... (more)

The first train of the day to the Brocken mountain is always the hardest to handle. Overnight some fresh snow has fallen and 99 7240 is doing its best on this crispy cold winter`s day on the Brock... (more)

Union Pacific 5511 and 3985 undergoing overhaul in the former Rock Island shops at Silvis, Illinois. The project to restore these two giants is being undertaken by Railroading Heritage of Midwest... (more)

The Garratt NG/G16 No.87 with its freight train is perfectly illuminated by the low November sun, while dark clouds loom over the surrounding mountains – a lighting situation we actually wished... (more)

This 2-10-2 steam locomotive, number 3920, was built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works for the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway. It had a total engine and tender weight of 702,100 lbs., and a tra... (more)

This 2-10-2 steam locomotive, number 913, was built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works for the Colorado & Southern Railway. It had a total engine and tender weight of 631,500 lbs., and a tractive for... (more)

Built over 100 years ago, this 2-10-2 steam locomotive, number 3876, was built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works for the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway. It had a total engine and tender weight ... (more)

This 2-10-2 steam locomotive, number 6206, was built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works for the Reading Company. It had a total engine and tender weight of 811,100 lbs., and a tractive force of 92,50... (more)

This 2-10-2 steam locomotive, number 6206, was built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works for the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad. It had a total engine and tender weight of 735,240 lbs., and a tractive forc... (more)

IAIS hosted a double header steam freight to the Quad Cities and then excursions to raise money for the Salvation Army, benefitting victims of floods in the region.

Basking in the sun at Bakersfield while waiting for its next assignment. Otto Conrad Perry photo, from my collection.